About The Meinl Bells  The MEINL Bells are handcrafted in India and made from a cast alloy. Used for meditation and as ritual implement and instrument of the Buddhism, the bell which is held in the left hand is a symbol of the female principle and represents wisdom. The additional Dorje is held in the right hand and is a symbol of the male principle and represents accomplishment and wealth. Combined together they stand for the path to enlightenment.